Post by Leslie on Mar 3, 2021 4:31:42 GMT
C. Post: Pick one of the ten communication secrets shared by Mike Myatt, and on the discussion board, share an example of a leader who used that skill well and then a leader who didn’t use that skill well. What was the impact in both examples?
Principle #1 - "Speak not with a forked tongue" - I walked away from this principle thinking about trust and honesty as integral components of successful and authentic leadership. A leader who I believed utilized this skill by earning trust and displaying honesty is Dr. Anthony Fauci. A leader who did not earn my trust or display honesty in his leadership was Dr. Jerome Adams (former U.S Surgeon General). Both played critical roles in teaching and informing the public about the significance of COVID -19 during the early stages of the pandemic. I believe Dr. Fauci was a straight shooter. He spoke honestly and accurately and gave a rationale when his position changed. Dr. Adams acting as the chief medical officer waffled around, was not precise and led me to believe he was not always giving factual information that I could trust. The impact of Dr. Fauci's developing a long standing sense of trust and honesty was I continued to believe and trust him (even when his information changed or seemed inconsistent) and I basically began to ignore the information Dr. Adams provided, even when he repeated exactly what Dr. Fauci stated. I simply could no longer connect with him as a credible source of the information.
E. Post: Emotional Intelligence (EI) as a key factor for effective communication. What is EI and why is it important? How does it impact communication? How might you apply EI in your communications in the workplace?
Emotional Intelligence is our ability to be aware of and intentional about how we show up in all aspects of our lives. EI is our orientation toward self and others that impacts our personal and professional relationships. EI impacts communication because it reveals who we truly are; we cannot hide our EI and we cannot hide from it. Since communication involves engaging, connecting and being in relationship with others our EI will be intimately involved (if we are communicating effectively). As a member of a any workplace team, I incorporate my EI in all situations. EI is directly related to how I show up and the extent to which I engage. My EI is reflected in the associations I actively develop (social skills) and those situations I avoid (self-awareness). EI affects my operational style when I am confronted by setbacks or bias (my own or others )(self-management) and EI influences the approach I take when leading/supervising a team through new experiences (social awareness).
F. Post: Marian Wright Edelman is the founder, and President emerita of the Children’s Defense Fund. She is a civil rights attorney, activist, and champion of the needs of poor children. Mrs. Edelman’s style of communication is one of quiet passion and strength. She communicates with an urgency and unwavering dedication to the protection and liberation of poor children, specifically Black and Brown children. Mrs. Edelman provides her audiences with undeniable data which she uses to paint vivid portraits of the inequalities that exist in America. Her use of first-person narratives and personal stories to weave together the urgency of her concern is captivating. I will try to embody her sense of urgency and passion in my own communication style to communicate how strongly I believe in my position.
Principle #1 - "Speak not with a forked tongue" - I walked away from this principle thinking about trust and honesty as integral components of successful and authentic leadership. A leader who I believed utilized this skill by earning trust and displaying honesty is Dr. Anthony Fauci. A leader who did not earn my trust or display honesty in his leadership was Dr. Jerome Adams (former U.S Surgeon General). Both played critical roles in teaching and informing the public about the significance of COVID -19 during the early stages of the pandemic. I believe Dr. Fauci was a straight shooter. He spoke honestly and accurately and gave a rationale when his position changed. Dr. Adams acting as the chief medical officer waffled around, was not precise and led me to believe he was not always giving factual information that I could trust. The impact of Dr. Fauci's developing a long standing sense of trust and honesty was I continued to believe and trust him (even when his information changed or seemed inconsistent) and I basically began to ignore the information Dr. Adams provided, even when he repeated exactly what Dr. Fauci stated. I simply could no longer connect with him as a credible source of the information.
E. Post: Emotional Intelligence (EI) as a key factor for effective communication. What is EI and why is it important? How does it impact communication? How might you apply EI in your communications in the workplace?
Emotional Intelligence is our ability to be aware of and intentional about how we show up in all aspects of our lives. EI is our orientation toward self and others that impacts our personal and professional relationships. EI impacts communication because it reveals who we truly are; we cannot hide our EI and we cannot hide from it. Since communication involves engaging, connecting and being in relationship with others our EI will be intimately involved (if we are communicating effectively). As a member of a any workplace team, I incorporate my EI in all situations. EI is directly related to how I show up and the extent to which I engage. My EI is reflected in the associations I actively develop (social skills) and those situations I avoid (self-awareness). EI affects my operational style when I am confronted by setbacks or bias (my own or others )(self-management) and EI influences the approach I take when leading/supervising a team through new experiences (social awareness).
F. Post: Marian Wright Edelman is the founder, and President emerita of the Children’s Defense Fund. She is a civil rights attorney, activist, and champion of the needs of poor children. Mrs. Edelman’s style of communication is one of quiet passion and strength. She communicates with an urgency and unwavering dedication to the protection and liberation of poor children, specifically Black and Brown children. Mrs. Edelman provides her audiences with undeniable data which she uses to paint vivid portraits of the inequalities that exist in America. Her use of first-person narratives and personal stories to weave together the urgency of her concern is captivating. I will try to embody her sense of urgency and passion in my own communication style to communicate how strongly I believe in my position.
